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ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2023 Fall Semester honor roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Dean’s List Honor Roll Fall 2023

Bogota, Colombia: Duvan Santiago Torres Villamil.

Barquisimeto, Venezuela: Daniela Valentina Tovar Carrasco.

Foley, AL: Cameron Delano Schultz.

Millry, AL: Mary Grace Becton.

Mobile, AL: Hilary Stacy Jaen.

Semmes, AL: Jayden M Sawyer.

Silas, AL: Jessica Lauren Burford and Sydney Paige Sikes.

Denver, CO: Jonathan Isaac Herndon.

Paducah, KY: Landon Blake Colson.

Marrero, LA: Imari Lailah Lewis.

Vacherie, LA: Jadan A Aubert.

Alexandria, VA: James K Leggett.

Amite Liberty: Skylar Lynlee Terrell.

Clarke Bay Springs: Brylee H McCool.

Clarke Enterprise: Parks R Burt and Timothy D Pitts.

Clarke Meridian: Nathan Allen Jenkins and Riley J Smith.

Clarke Pachuta: J’len Nalani Noel.

Clarke Quitman: Madison L Dearman and Lainey R Parker.

Clarke Shubuta: Christopher M Coleman Jr., Sarah Julianna McRee and Adrian J Roberts.

Copiah Crystal Springs: Lakieundria Zykhia Kangar.

Covington Collins: Mason Michael Broadus, Larry Adams Felix, Blane Harvey Herrington, Wayne A Nitsche, Jonathan Kennedy Portillo and Kyra Monet Woullard.

Covington Magee: Cailynn A Wilson.

Covington Mount Olive: Katie E Jones and Joseph Emmanuel Walker.

Covington Seminary: Tanner R Barrett, Sebastian Colt Bozeman, Cameron M Easterling, Alexandria Dawn Hall, Kaleb Michael Harrell, Isaac Riley McQueen, Ethan James Noffke, Emma Rose Ruiz, Robert Dewitt Sanford and Cade W Welborn.

Covington Sumrall: Logan Paul Jordan and Hannah Marie Luker.

Desoto Nesbit: Libby B Aldridge.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Barbara Ann Ahlvin, Richard Seth Aultman, Madelyn Brown, Jordan Andrew Johnson, Hartmann Anderson Marblewright, Shaughnessy Alaihya Martin, Brittany  B Martinez, Lorine Makynzee McCullum, Marquavious Rashad Porter, Dennis Paul Shaffer, Naomi Grace Thompson, W. C. Louis Washington, Shannon Nyleah   White and Lillian Kathryn Wilson.

Forrest Petal: Mallory G Anderson, Abby Nicole Bass, Crystal Lucille Buchanan, Logan C Charleville, Elizabeth Ann Clark, Anna Caroline Coats, Courtlynn Grace Coats, Terry Dean Coker, Madison Claire Dearing, Kelsee Faith Draughn, Grace C Frey, Kylee G Gatlin, Gabrielle E Graham, Graham Harrison Gunn, Meagan E Hall, Karah Jane Henderson, Kallie Juliania Hinton, Carson Allen Keene, Garrett W Lee, Dane   Michael McCormick, Hope Elizabeth Mealer, Halle Kaitlin Myrick, McCory Reid Powell, Breanna K Ray, Hannah F Reid, Hunter J     Robinson, Peyton Elizabeth Rowell, Michael John Slemensky, Ethan G Smith, Kevin James Smith, Jalynn E Spell and Addison T Thames.

Franklin Roxie: Nyla  J Clark-Smith.

George Lucedale: Joseph Colburn and Samantha J Pierce.

Greene Beaumont: James Valentine Ulmer.

Greene Leakesville: Anna Marie Bufkin, Lillie S Coxwell, Krystal D Eubanks, Landyn Kel Longmire, Jaiden Christa Lara Lord and Conner Slade West.

Greene Richton: Abigail Leanna Brewer, Darren B Henderson, Kristina Renee McLain and Kelsie Grace Mitchell.

Greene Stateline: Randall Keaton Hollinghead.

Grenada Grenada: Carson H Stanford.

Harrison Gulfport: Lauren Elizabeth Carothers and Brooklynn P Montana.

Harrison Saucier: Micah Lee Broome.

Hinds Clinton: Esha Na Arora and Clifton Cole Manuel.

Hinds Jackson: Joshua C Davenport.

Hinds Madison: Hilton Banks McNair.

Hinds Ridgeland: Samuel Jeffrey Hadley and Ava L Moore.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Bart Edmiston.

Jackson Vancleave: Taylor E Butler and Jeffery A Grimme.

Jasper Bay Springs: Chelsea Jahisa Amerson, April Mechelle Gavin, Aliese Lanay Keller, Spencer C Loftin, Kahlie Brooke McNeil and Gracie L Parker.

Jasper Heidelberg: Dasanna Venna Boyer, Tyra T Cooley, Kamya J Graves, Ty A Herrington, Skylar R Lamar and Shevawn Lolita McLain.

Jasper Laurel: Kyle Allen Cosper, Richard A. Daverson, Jean Ray Davis, Alley Payton Gunter, Leighton McKenzie Johnson and Tiera Porsche Lindsey.

Jasper Louin: Jessica A Haigler.

Jasper Pachuta: Zackary Hunter Bishop and Lauren O Buster.

Jasper Rose Hill: Jonathan Clayton O’dell.

Jasper Soso: John Kolby Holder.

Jasper Stringer: Ashley N Creel, Braden Chase Gray, Lance J Jenkins, Grace M King, Hunter Jack Parker and Grace  L Smith.

Jasper Vossburg: Destiny Bernay Lott.

Jefferson Davis Bassfield: Laura Kimberly Hendry.

Jefferson Davis Collins: Mary T Jones.

Jefferson Davis Columbia: Byron D Anderson III.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Cameron Danielle Gentry.

Jefferson Davis Sumrall: Chloe Ashton Smith.

Jones Ellisville: Emily K Ali, Mackenna Grace Beech, Sophia A Bowden, Thomas F Buckley, Bailey Leann Chastain, Collin Richard Crager, Deborah Michelle Cranford, Conner Hayes Davis, Daxton Brock Ellzey, Tyler Zane Frank, Samayra C Garcia-Gervacio, Martha L Hernandez, Sofia A Jeri, Baxter R Karns, Kelsey C Lawrence, Jessica Sabrina Magana, Jackson R Martineau, Logan Anthony Miller, Logan Reese Miller, Marissa Sable Morgan, Kieran John Morris, Laken A Nicholas, Leo P Norman, Logan Cole Odom, Elizabeth Dianne Parker, Micah Darrel Pope, Kayla Lynn Purvis, Taylor L Robinson, Jonathan Kimble Roney, Andrew Carl Smith, Reagan Elizabeth Smith, Priscilla Victoria Thacker, Sydnee E Tisdale, Alea Miriam Turner, Samantha Olivia Williams, Katelyn Reese Williamson, Macey Love Windham, Robert Yarber and Julianne J Zickus.

Jones Heidelberg: Karoline  A Ayres, Seth L Craven, Savannah Rose Gatlin and Ina J Knotts.

Jones Laurel: Elijah Noah Allen, Tanner R Anderson, Jonathan Carl Baldwin, Lillian Damara Barnett, Za’marion  Dae’shon Barnett, Sequoiya A Bell, Nathan Alan Brabham, Hailey R Brown, Makenzie G    Buchanan, Deshanda Laquelle Campbell, Daniel Jay Chastain, Kendal Delaney Clark, Emilie J Coats, Virginia G Coleman, Zykeria Lizhae Coleman, A’myjah V Cooley, Benjamin C Cooper, Emma Crowder, Zac C Dyess, Silas M Ensign, Zoe O Estacio, Zachery B Fore, Autumn Rachel Fuchs, Luis Raphael Garcia, Trinity N Gieger, Justus Dean Goff, Alan Lee Hamilton, Breanna Claire Harrison, Kylie Harrison, Marcie D Harrison, Destiny Patrice Heidelberg, Allari Hernandez, Kylee M Hicks, William Thomas Hoffman, Carley Madison Holifield, Hope K Houston, Erin Nicole Hutto, Leeanna Harley Hutto, Jermaine Ivory, Olivia Loteia Jackson, Robert Laurie Jackson, Haley James, Dalton Creed Johnson, Kendall R Johnson, Anna G Jolly, Carter Mason Jones, Rosayda S Juarez Tomas, Justin   T Keys, Demetrius Devonty Lang, Marlon Antwain Lindsey, Kennon Loftin, Lacy Angel Long, Ariel Raysha Loper, Jennifer Lazara Lopez, Kiandra Yadit Lopez, Jennifer Lizett Lopez Munoz, Jana Lynn Manning, Ashley Nicole Mason, Benjamin Cole Masters, Semaj T McCray, Zikeria Monique Melton, Taylor Loy Messersmith, Tori Leann Mobbs, Journee Aubreana Moffett, Dakeiya T Morgan, Braxton I Myrick, Dasia Michelle Newell, Antony Geriant Nicholson, Ruth A Nicholson, Rebecca D Parker, Shauna Maria Parrish, Jaylen H Phillips, Jarrett Dalton Pugh, Brooke L Robinson, Brenda Cerecedo Santiago, Maria Katherine Santos, Alishia R Satcher, Regan M Shoemaker, Alex Christopher Slater, James Matthew Smith, Kena Monique Smith, Kailan D Snow, Kaylee A Sullins, Joey Allen Taylor, Maria Terry, Carlos D Tuyub Palacios, Kameron A Upchurch, Nelly Michelle Vela, Darlene S Villaseca, Alexis Marie Wade, Matthew Ingram Wells, Michael Chris West, Madison Larissa White, Kaydence Wilde, Aasia L Wilson, Vickey Denise Windham, Elizabeth Grace Young and Ella K Young.

Jones Moselle: Nathan Michael Bower, Sumer Boyette, Gabriela Isabel Cruz, Lillian Marie Hall, Casie Jane Husack, Jalea Desirae Jackson, Daniel P Patterson, Pierce Caden Prince, Gabriel Tyler Schrader, Sunny Rochelle Sokol,  Harley Elizabeth Wedgeworth and Stephanie Leigh Williams.

Jones Ovett: Fischer Dewayne Parish.

Jones Sandersville: Michael Ashton Champion and Zane G Clarke.

Jones Seminary: Sam G Griffith, Sawyer Jace Griffith, Christian Alexander Kitchens, Susan Marie McArn.

Jones Soso: Isaiah Christopher Spradley.

Jones Taylorsville: Bailie Jade Bishop, Jessie Renee Doll, Rkeda Nickenya Shelby and Randreah Chanell Terrell.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Carly N Adkins, Sharon Ann Beeman, Evan Patrick Brewer, Joshua Reeves Goodwin, Logan T Histand, Ashly Lauren Kyzar, Ethan Matthew Miller, Morgan T Mitchell, Anna Hope Morris, Brooks A Newell, Baleigh Breanne Patton, Rosa Denise Reedy, Jacarious Hakeim Roberts, Patrick Emory Smith, Garrett L Stephens, John Riley Turner and Audrey E Whitehead.

Lamar Lumberton: Kirsten Lashel Joseph.

Lamar Purvis: Katelyn A Alexander, James Broc Bookout, Andrew David Cook, Monique Shantell Crosby,  Brett S Jones and Joshua Adam Melton.

Lamar Sumrall: Kayley Brooke Davis and Landon James Robertson.

Lauderdale Toomsuba: Meagan S Hembree.

Lincoln Bogue Chitto: Jacob S Livingston.

Madison Canton: Jamijah Roshun Day and Kylie Denae Robinson.

Madison Madison: Molly Catherine Bennett, Shane Laroy Davis and Gatlin Mackenzie Sanders.

Marion Columbia: Sierra M Ardis, Hays C Carley, Kameron Taylor Carter, Devron Jalil Cloyd, Olivia Danielle Lewis, Janiya Bana Magee and Jonathan Edgar Wiltz.

Marion Foxworth: Madison E Foxworth, Makayla Joy Hunt and Madeline Russell.

Marion Sandy Hook: Aliyah Christiana Watts.

Newton Newton: Jashonna Diamonique Nicholson.

Oktibbeha Starkville: John Charlton Cox.

Panola Batesville: Sadie Elizabeth Morris.

Perry Petal: Austin James Holder, Taliyah S Jackson, Stephen Menton Underwood and Jatton S Walker.

Perry Richton: Brookelyn G Brewer, Ethan Cochran, Sydney Leighanne Conway, Phillip Cooley, Kryslynn Taylor Fulmer, Cole Austin Garner, Samuel Riley Graham, Jeremy Cade Hunt, Sakira Akia Husband, Heather Brianne Jarrett and Thomas J Kuna.

Rankin Brandon: Aubree Ainsworth, Connor Lee Brooks, Brandon Corey J Fletcher, Benjamin Gayle Means, Ansley C Tomkins and Katherine L Westbrook.

Rankin Ellisville: Ashlynn R Taylor.

Rankin Florence: Jenna E Bryant, Ceilia E Burkett, Cody J Holliday and Anna Marie Vaughn.

Rankin Pearl: Josephine Lynne Duncan and Irish N Horne.

Rankin Richland: Alainah Ciara Alexander.

Scott Forest: Demetrius Lashun Burks.

Scott Morton: Meghan Torrano.

Simpson Harrisville: Natalie Grace Abraham.

Simpson Magee: Bailey Lynn Blakeney, Kaylee Madison McWilliams, Vivian Deidra Russell and Olen Brady Shows.

Simpson Mendenhall: Joseph G Ashley and Kenleigh Ashton Magee.

Simpson Mount Olive: Abigayle Grace Adcox.

Simpson Pinola: Parker Rae Jones.

Smith Bay Springs: Hunter D Ferreira, Tyler T Keyes, Natalyn H Odom and Amyia D’Shanti Watts.

Smith Forest: Haidyn D Houston.

Smith Louin: Mersadi Nichole McCarter and Bennett C Thurston.

Smith Magee: Wilson Lane Allen and Madison Mckenzie Craft.

Smith Mize: Mark Curtis Adcox, Trinity E Amason, Ashton Lani Blair, Alexis D Kittrell, Ty C Magee, Alissa C Moulder, Dawson W Temple, John Michael Traxler and Levi Andrew Turnage.

Smith Morton: Britton Holland.

Smith Mount Olive: Steven Aaron Keith, Taylor McKenzie Keyes, Tamara Nashae Nixon and Lauren E Runnels.

Smith Raleigh: Gracelyn Marie Arender, Lawrence Mason Crumpton, Logan Micheal Dearman, Abby Lynn Garner, Olivia G Grimme, Ethan Hammons, Jacob Lawrence Harris, Olivia Grace Hennis, Kaitlyn B Hutchinson, Rhett D Ivy, Sydney K Ivy, William W Mason, Aubree Brooke McMullan, Consquella Shantè Moncrief and Emily K Sims.

Smith Taylorsville: Matthew D Campbell, Madelyn G Chennault, Howard Ford Eaton, Sadie Jones, Gracie Merle Jordan, Briona Killings, Abby A Pittman, Daniel Edward Upchurch and Dillon Brett Williamson.

Smith Vossburg: John C Hosey.

Stone Wiggins: Aylesia D Hartfield, Manning E Moody.

Sunflower Indianola: Ridgeley Prescott Schaumburg.

Warren Vicksburg: Elizabeth Grace Theriot.

Washington Leland: Molly Marc Elizabeth Giachelli.

Wayne Buckatunna: Debbiana Ambrasia Cooley, Tylan Lecharles Davis, Lila F Griggs, Noah Jeremiah Rigney, Jonteshia I Stephens and Keesha Lashelle Walker.

Wayne Laurel: Pacey Layne Baucum and Jasmine V Cooley.

Wayne Shubuta: James Dylan Presley.

Wayne State Line: Hannah J Byrd, Morgan Victoria Guy and Tanya Olivia Lee.

Wayne Waynesboro: Brooklyn Dan Brown, Chaseanna S Carter, Yuridia Castillo, Monica Nicole Doherty, Chasity Shannaa Everett, James Colton Greene, Nigel Kane Johnson, Tavarious Reshawn Lacey, Shirkira Shandrell Mayfield, Sarah Louise McCollough, Shelby     Annette McLain, Samuel Miles Pitts, Arthur S Ross, Raven Seawright, Jasmine Diyan Steward, Lakiriya Randaesha Stokes, Logan Connor Walker, Ella Katherine Walley, Brianna A Williams and Amber Paige Woods.

Webster Waynesboro: Lucy Amelya Tulipan.

ELLISVILLE – Jones College has announced the 2023 Fall Semester honor roll scholars. Full-time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

President’s List Fall 2023

La Plata, Argentina: Matias Ruiz.

Loughton, England: Andie Boo Mills.

Brake, Germany: Jona Marie Hennings.

Brymbo, Wales: Abby May Sheriff.

Mobile, AL: Emily K Mizelle.

Franklinton, LA: Cayden Emile` Bellanger.

Lafayette, LA: Meredith Claire Fontenot and Ava Kathryn Prejean.

Clarke Enterprise: Jake M Shelby.

Clarke Pachuta: Carter Shane Milstead.

Clarke Quitman: Magestyic Faith Allen and Kathryn Elizabeth Nichols.

Clarke Shubuta: Hannah C Mayo.

Clarke Stonewall: Ember Mixon.

Covington Collins: Halie M  Dunn, Karli Grace Hall and Madison Dawn Yates.

Covington Seminary: Wes Garrett Armstrong, Kathryn Rose Hester, Landry Josette Hill, Owen Bradley Massey, Jensia Heidi Moore, Sarah E Riels, Emmalee Maria Sorto and Haleigh I Sorto.

Covington Sumrall: Audrey Faith Barry.

DeSoto Lake Cormorant: Scarlette Rose Roberts.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Jamal Q Barnes, Ryan H Boleware, Bryan David Broome, Katie Nicole Walker and Trinity R Williams.

Forrest Petal: Eli Manuel Chancellor, Britney Shante Coleman, Devon Cameron Ivy, Jhalana Shanta Jackson, Bryce Keen, Hezekiah Rashard Miller, Nicholas Patrick Pagano, Jonathan Michael Pierce, Jerrad Paul Ratliff, Haley K Shepherd, Ayden Alexander White and Hunter M White.

Forrest Richton: Abby E Shows.

Forrest Seminary: Alexis M Knight.

George Lucedale: Riley Paige Davis and Jaycee J Scott.

Greene Leakesville: Dawson Craig Hobby, Kaden W Turner and Cameron Scott Williams.

Greene Neely: Eliza Michelle Holder.

Greene Richton: Britton C Dunnam.

Hancock Pass Christian: Ryan J Tyler.

Hancock Pearlington: Anna Cagle Courtney.

Harrison Biloxi: Andrew Kravette.

Harrison Pass Christian: Avery C Saulter.

Jackson Moss Point: Jewel Hamilton.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Samantha Elizabeth Jordan and Owen G Williams.

Jackson Vancleave: Ethin Warren McKinnon.

Jasper Bay Springs: Isabelle P Boyd, Emma G Buckley, Jay Brandon King, Sylvia Mae Leonard, Ashton Nicole Stockman and Madison Elaine Stringer.

Jasper Heidelberg: Robert Patrick Edwards and Terrance Anthony McGill.

Jasper Laurel: Sydney K Bryan, Jaysen Clyde Doggett, Sophia Nicole Lunstrum and Michael Montgomery McGinnis.

Jasper Louin: Jacobi Moncrief.

Jasper Pachuta: Katherine Abbigail Herrin.

Jasper Soso: Kaylei Marie Hinton.

Jasper Stringer: Hailey Alexandria Jones and Holly Rene Smith.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Eddison Settle.

Jones Ellisville: Caitlin E Amerson, Paula Leann Barrera, Joshua Davis Butler, Kaylan Amanda  Cook, Titus Crouch, Molly Kathleen Griffin, Kayla Nicole Hamil, Ja Kera Marshell Hill, Ann Rileigh Holder, Matthew Dakota Hoodless, Ethan T Johnson, Mckenzie Connor Lee, Kaitlyn E Massie, Meredith Scot McCraw, Jesse Daniel McDonald, Anna Grace McMullan, Christian Xavier McMullan, Celine Ottah, Nora D Pitts, Zachary Reese Rivers, Ian M Tate, Rachel Cambrea Thrash and Sophie Diane Wansley.

Jones Laurel: Alyssa Jade Adams, Ethan K Ainsworth, Latoya Diane Allen, Angel Amayo, William Richard Anderson, Deja Dashawna Baskin, Emily E Boone, Hudson T Bryant, Nathan Thomas Bryant, Lauren Nicole Buxton, Caden  Michael Carter, Charlie Lawrence Clark, Jordan D Coats, Derrick A Conliff, Joshua Thomas Dean, Raegan A Drummer, Josie Garcia, Laura Elizabeth Gatzman, Natalie Reshay Graves, Lexus Jade Hall, Ollie John Hammonds, Brinkley A Hearn, Emily E Hester, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Huddleston, Kallie Claire Jordan, Kiaya Caroline Kee, Nicolas Ryan Kelly, Dawson Gabriel Kervin, Eric Lashun Lee, Courtney Patricia Lewis, Kimberly J Long, Cody Michael Lowe, Emily Diane McLain, Wendy Lynn Mendoza, Jesse Wayne Montgomery, Hadassah S Nichols, Abby Hope Parker, Heather Kale Powell, Kennedy Richardson, Kailee L Rogers, Karlee L Rogers, Alex Sanchez, Keri Dale Smith, Milton Ray Smith, Nia Soul Stephens, Dawson William Stringer, Kaleigh Morgan Sullivan, Preston Cole Sullivan, Jordan Haley Thurman, Blayne A Turner, Judson Isaac Vance, Seth Walker, Alexia Carol Watkins, Elijah C White, Makenzie Jade Williams and John Michael Wilson.

Jones Moselle: Andrea E Gonzalez, Kristen Gail Heidelberg, Taylor Grace Lawrence and Tressie Richardson.

Jones Ovett: Donna Temple Collins and Julianna Marie Dominguez.

Jones Richton: Cassidy Grace Hancock.

Jones Sandersville: Karsen Brooks Lightsey.

Jones Seminary: Sidnee Ann Blackwell.

Jones Soso: Leah Michelle Englett, Camdyn E Goddard, Austin Keegan Johnson, Devin O Lucus and Aaron William Reiher.

Lafayette Oxford: Caroline G Wilson.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Georgia C Boudreaux, Conner Omari Davis, Christopher Carson Goolsby, Julio C Martinez, Amber Danielle Minter, Julianna Caroline Smith, Madeline Claire Smith, Madison L Swales, Katherine H Wimberly and Lillian G Yawn.

Lamar Purvis: Reagan Hope Taylor and Jonah Brayden Williamson.

Lamar Sumrall: Andrea Marie Booth, Jessica Lee Deare, Adanely Espinoza and Kylie R Graves.

Lauderdale Lauderdale: Annabelle H Simmons.

Lauderdale Meridian: William Campbell Partridge.

Lee Plantersville: Annalyn V Housley.

Leflore Greenwood: Lawson Harvey.

Madison Canton: Anna Ashley and Dannah A Knighton.

Madison Madison: Jakobie O Owens and Allie Reich.

Marion Columbia: Theresa R McHenry.

Panola Batesville: Gracey Lin Harbour.

Pearl River Lumberton: Caitlin D Watters.

Pearl River Picayune: Rylee Christy Claire Burks and Christon D Parker.

Perry Beaumont: Katelyn Elise Hillman and Braxton Tyler Lott.

Perry Brooklyn: Destiny McDaniel.

Perry New Augusta: Annie Gabbrielle Runnels.

Perry Petal: Kera Ashlie Greer and Gabriel Latrell Murphy.

Perry Richton: Jacob Ryan Brunson, Jacob Andrew Herring, Brady Nicholas Inmon, Braxton Edward Inmon, Garrett Cole Munn, William Tyler Roberts and Mary Grace Walley.

Rankin Brandon: Karlye Kaye Flanagin, Graham Harris Harris, Benjamin Kody McElroy, Emma Helen Moore and Braden Patrick Smith.

Rankin Florence: Walker Eugene Dear and Amy Grace Dykes.

Rankin Flowood: Harleigh A Abernathy.

Rankin Pearl: Kimberly J Arevalo and Chanel Latreece Evans.

Rankin Richland: Matthew A Taylor.

Scott Forest: Chloe Taylor Boyles.

Simpson Braxton: Gavin L Barry.

Simpson Collins: Drew P Rogers.

Simpson Magee: Daniel Gregory Baldwin, Emma Landry Cockrell and Kaden W Harper.

Simpson Mendenhall: Rustlin Shiloh Brown, Karoline Lee Martin and Emily L Wicker.

Smith Bay Springs: Issac Gage Phillips.

Smith Magee: David H Garner and Dori L Saranthus.

Smith Mize: Ethan Cade Byrd, Gillian Grace Harrison, Samuel T Holston, Weston W Kennedy, Raelyn E Lee and Bailey Anna McNeil.

Smith Morton: Ernie Lee Easterling, Morgan H Prestage, Nathan I Prestage and Heather Danielle Puckett.

Smith Mount Olive: Harley G Chain, Natalie A Plunk, Andrew Houston Reyes and Chloe Walker.

Smith Pulaski: Jeteric Jumaine Ellis.

Smith Raleigh: MaKayla J Blakeney, Dylan R Bryant, Darcee S Kinkead, Natalie Grace Lillie, Aaron D Mason, Macey E Nelson, Thakarius Jaquaveon Smith and Caden H Thornton.

Smith Taylorsville: Landon M Harris and Robert A Hawkins.

Walthall Tylertown: Markavious Jaheim Andrews.

Warren Vicksburg: Jatoria Latrice Morris.

Wayne Buckatunna: Kaleb G Carr.

Wayne Richton: Reavan Bailey Freeman and Emily Nicole Walley.

Wayne Shubuta: Heather N Shaw.

Wayne Waynesboro: Jaquaria Enfenati Clark, Jaylynn S Conner, Tyler G Freeman, Kadin P Johnston, Keyonna Darshae Jordan, Pablo Alexander Lopez, Hollie G McRae, Darcy Claire Miller, Chasity Leighann Mills, Renecia Catassia Mosley, Tanika Quaina Norsworthy, Morgan Odom, Alexis Rose Smith, James C Trigg and Jasmia Curea West.

Wilkinson Centreville: Callie Grace McDaniels.

Yazoo Yazoo City: Allison Clayton Wyatt.

ELLISVILLE – For almost 60 years, Jones College’s Associate Degree Nursing program has been sending its graduates into the healthcare field. On December 7, during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony at Jones College, administrators, family, and friends, congratulated 24 new graduates who will join the thousands of nurses before them and transform their communities as new nurses.

“Thank you for investing in these students because there is not a single thing that we do that’s more important,” Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith declared to friends and family at the A.D. Nursing program’s Graduation and Pinning ceremony recently. “A nurse doesn’t just get a great job and work in healthcare. One nurse in the community transforms the lives of our families and our communities. The trajectory of a nurse not only enhances that family’s income, but also the health of everyone they see, their children, and their parents. You can see the impact grows. From my perspective as a college president, we see those investments and they add value for the greater good. It reminds me of the book of Matthew in the Bible. ‘You are the salt of the earth….’ A nurse graduates, works in their field and literally transforms the health of an entire family.”

Stringer’s Katelyn Green is one of the nurses who answered the call. After considering being an athletic trainer, she was inspired to make a difference as a nurse after her father’s passing.

“God really touched me and showed me this career actually needs me. I truly want to try to help everyone and anyone I can who has gone through something similar to me. Even if I can help just one person, that will make everything so worth it,” said Green, who plans to work in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.

Now that Laurel’s Sarah Boone has her associate degree in nursing, she aspires to work in the hospital emergency department. Initially, she was inspired by her sister and 2021 JC Practical Nursing graduate, Hannah Boone Swindall.

“It was kind of scary watching her go through this program because it looked very stressful, but it was worth it,” shared the younger Boone. “It’s very rewarding to have your patients thank you at the end of the day, even when you feel like you haven’t done your best. That’s the most rewarding part, I think.”

Continuing his education and working in the ICU is on the horizon for the A.D.N. Class President, Shakeeb Anderson. The Quitman resident wants to work in the ICU while continuing his medical training in hopes of becoming a doctor. While addressing his classmates during the Graduation and Pinning Ceremony, he challenged them to always remember the essence of their profession regardless of their future endeavors.

“See beyond the illness or injury of your patients and embrace the humanity of every individual who crosses your path. Each patient has a unique story, fear, hope, and dream. It is our ability to listen attentively to our souls and to provide care that goes beyond the physical, encompassing the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. Be advocates for your patients, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are respected, and their needs are met,” shared Anderson. “Our degrees are not an ending as much as a new beginning. As Colin Powell said, ‘A dream doesn’t become reality through magic. It takes determination and hard work.’ Our dreams are now becoming real.”

Acknowledging the grit of the 24 new nurses, A.D. N. program director, Mike Cummings also praised this class for overcoming numerous obstacles during the pandemic.

“They had to wear masks at different times, and all the things that it took to get through this program, yet they showed up for work and it’s impressive. They persisted and they remained flexible as the world changed in front of them. Job well done!” Cummings told the graduating class.

Ultimately, both the graduates and college administrators also praised the support of friends and family. The help and assistance provided to these nurses while in school for five semesters, allowed them to reach their goals and dreams of earning an Associate Degree in Nursing while working through unprecedented challenges.

Jones College Associate Degree Nursing Graduates December 2023

Shakeeb Anderson-Shubuta

Sarah Boone-Laurel

Jana Bounds-Hattiesburg

Sydney Brady-Madison

Amber Butler-Waynesboro

Isabella Cherry-Waynesboro

Nadalyn Cluff-Moselle

Shakema Cobb-Paulding

Bailee Dental-Tampa, FL

Kravian Gillum-Heidelberg

Katelyn Green-Stringer

Nia Henderson-Waynesboro

Stacey Higgins-Hattiesburg

Robert Little-Laurel

Nancy Long-Lucedale

Nikki Magee-Forest

Gracie McCullough-Stringer

Kourtney McDonald-Sand Hill

Mary Kimble Pearson-Indianola

Alexys Price-State Line

Stephen Schmidt-Mobile

Austin Stringer-Laurel

Shelby Thibodeaux-Perkinston

Marci Walley-Leakesville

ELLISVILLE – Twenty-six Jones College students in the Practical Nursing program successfully completed the three-semester program and are now ready to help bridge the healthcare crisis. One way to accomplish that is through the Nursing Bridge Program offered at Jones College and many other colleges and universities statewide, to help fill the demand for nurses.

“All of our practical nursing students can go on from here in their education. In fact, nearly 50% of ours do continue their education,” said Amy Myers, Practical Nurse Program Director. “Here at Jones, there is a Bridge Program for our students and the Associate Degree Nursing program. They can work and take classes, and it takes them a little less time to earn the next degree. There are Bridge programs across the state for the bachelor’s degree in nursing too.”

This is one of the many options 53-year-old Regenia Hamilton is considering as she celebrates finishing the Practical Nursing program. The Columbia mother and grandmother and her sister, Theresa McHenry had planned to be in nursing school together, however, her 51-year-old sister had to take a few more prerequisite classes and will begin the program in January.

“When I finish the practical nursing program, I plan on bridging to the Associate Degree Program,” said McHenry. “I am also very proud of my sister today. She deserves it because she works hard. She’s going to be a great nurse and she has had it in her all these years.”

Ironically, the Jones College nursing faculty also believes Hamilton most emulated the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale. During the Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, Hamilton was selected as the recipient of the Florence Nightingale Award for her compassion, dedication, and kindness with professionalism, integrity, and selfless attitude toward humanity.

“It has changed my life coming to Jones. Every instructor has become family and I’m so excited about today,” said Hamilton. “You have endless opportunities as a nurse. I have yet to decide what I’ll do next, but it’s not a burden to think about. I’m so excited and I just want to choose the right path because at my age, you know, I want to make the best decision for me.”

In her challenge to the Level 1 Nursing students, Hamilton encouraged the group to “start over” whenever they make a mistake. “That is the one thing that I carry with me through life as an older student, but I’m here,” explained Hamilton. “When you come to that bump in the road. Start over. Regroup. Never quit and keep going.”

Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Tessa Flowers shared with the graduates, family, and friends at the Pinning Ceremony, that the nursing program has a special place in her heart. Her grandmother is a graduate of the JCJC Practical Nursing program and is confident the newest graduates are ready to serve. She said she is also thankful for their desire to help others.

“I’m thankful for the students here today who will help bridge the gap with our current health care crisis. We need good nurses. We need nurses who are trained to take care of us. These students have the training and education. I’m also thankful for the faculty, qualified caring faculty, who have helped these students through some of the hardest days they have faced yet. They have persevered.”

One graduate, LaKirria Everett of Waynesboro was selected to receive the Rising Star Award for showing continuous dedication and exceptional growth in the classroom and clinical setting. Her positive attitude and perseverance have enriched her professionalism and nursing knowledge, her teachers explained. The Academic Excellence Award was given to Shelby Brazell of Waynesboro who achieved the highest average and superior academic performance. The ceremony concluded with the traditional Lamp Lighting Ceremony which is a representation of the enlightenment of your mind. The traditional “Lamp Lighting” was inspired by the founder of nursing, Florence Nightingale who carried a lamp to find and help wounded soldiers during the Crimean War in 1854.

Practical Nursing Graduates December 2023

Layesha Brianna Bâ, Clarksdale                               

Brittany Michelle Barnes, Laurel                  

Madelyn Berry, Prentiss                    

Catie Booth, Heidelberg

Shelby Brazell, Waynesboro 

Jada Jamya Brinson, Prentiss                        

Kyra Nicole Brown, Indianola                                  

Kaila Ja’Maya Clemons, DeKalb                  

Emily Grace Edwards, Richton                                 

LaKirria Aaliyah Everett, Waynesboro                     

Adisyn Mae Gainey, Waynesboro                

Regenia Hamilton, Columbia                        

Mallorie Harris, Stringer                   

Shaqueria Polk-Harris, State Line

Bailey Holifield, Laurel                                

Laneshia Chanea Jackson, Laurel                 

Jermeneshia Jordan, State Line                     

Kaneshia Monique Kirk, Laurel                                

Taneshia LaSha Leverette, Waynesboro                   

Sidney Matthew, Moselle      

Haley McSwain, Petal           

Karli Rhyne Mills, Greene County                           

Abigail Grace Rigney, Buckatunna               

Emma Shepherd, Ellisville                           

Kendell Smith, Greene County                     

Rachel Ryuka Womack, Richton  

ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s M.P. Bush Fine Arts Auditorium has held thousands of events over nearly 55 years since it opened in 1969. The first group of performers and the public that attended the Christmas with the Arts program on Friday, December 1^st, enjoyed a newly remodeled auditorium. However, before the doors were opened to the public, college administrators and fine arts faculty celebrated by cutting a big red ribbon.

“We held the last event in the M.P. Bush Auditorium last December at the Concert Choir’s Christmas concert. A year later, we’ve re-opened it tonight for our Christmas program,” Jones College President Dr. Jesse Smith shared with the audience before the program. “This has been an exciting time and now we’re pleased to offer you an even more spectacular theater experience.”

Dean of the Arts, Music, and Performance College, Bruce Smith said the renovations didn’t just change the look of the auditorium. “We no longer have cinder block walls since we added the sheetrock on the walls making it feel a lot warmer, more modern. Painting the ceiling enhances the lighting, like when we use lasers, and the new sound equipment is in stereo.”

The eight-month renovations included removing the old theater seats and flooring and adding new lighting, a new sound and camera operation station, new carpet, seating, and new railings, as well as drywall in the auditorium, hallways and lobby. Patrons will also notice new lighting and lobby furniture and perhaps fewer seats. The seating capacity in the auditorium was reduced by about 100 to accommodate the new sound and camera booth. Dr. Smith told the audience that by managing the project in-house and using Michael Bradshaw, Assistant to the President for Facilities Management to oversee the project, about one million dollars was saved. The $900,000 remodel was funded primarily by state capital improvement funds.